So… y’all thought Jamal was just gonna keep showing up and showing out without getting his flowers? Think again. On March 16, 2025, at the Southern Region Awards Ball, Jamal LaBeija — our South East Father — was officially deemed Legendary for Body — and baby, the category was closed after that.
This wasn’t just about looking good (which… obviously). It’s about the way Jamal commands the floor. The control. The grace. The kind of confidence that makes you question your life choices after seeing him walk. Those arms? That chest? That back? The judges had no choice but to gag — and when they called him Legendary, the whole room felt it.
But let’s be clear: Jamal didn’t stumble into this. He worked for it. He trained. He showed up. He held it down for LaBeija with pride and precision. Jamal’s definition of Body is deeper than aesthetics — it’s the energy, the presence, the unapologetic power that leaves you breathless.
And this isn’t new — Jamal’s been doing this. He was formerly the Florida Father from Miami, holding it down in the Sunshine State before making his mark in Atlanta as the South East Father. This elevation to Legendary status is the crown he’s been working toward, and now it’s official.
And when his name was called? Oh, it was a moment. The panel nodded. The room erupted. The legacy of LaBeija got a little more golden that night.
👏🏾 Jamal, you ARE the blueprint. You ARE the legacy. And now, you’re Legendary. 👏🏾
So give Jamal his damn flowers, because this wasn’t just a win for him — it’s a win for all of LaBeija. The legacy continues, and Jamal just etched his name into the history books.
💫 Jamal LaBeija — LEGENDARY FOR BODY. 💫
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